Indonesia Eyes Significant Property Law Overhaul to Attract Foreign Investment

The Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) has initiated a significant revision of Government Regulation No. 41 of 1996, which governs foreign ownership of property in…

Former Model Fabiola Elizabeth Named Suspect in International Love Scamming Network Targeting Foreign Nationals

The Central Java Regional Police (Polda Jawa Tengah) have officially named Fabiola Elizabeth, a former model and public figure previously known for her marriage to singer Reza Anugrah, as a…

Digital Influencer Woodyrman Arrested Following Fatal Assault of Foreign National in South Jakarta

The Metropolitan Jakarta Regional Police (Polda Metro Jaya) have officially detained Mohammad Irman Ali, a prominent digital personality known online as Woodyrman, in connection with a violent altercation that resulted…

Indonesian Equity Market Defies Major Foreign Outflow, IHSG Closes Strong Amidst Domestic Investor Resilience and Technical Rebound

Jakarta’s benchmark stock index, the Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan (IHSG), staged a remarkable recovery on Monday, May 25, 2026, closing significantly higher despite a substantial divestment by foreign investors. This…

Indonesia Unveils Strategic Export SOE and Strengthens Foreign Exchange Retention at Jogja Financial Festival 2026

Yogyakarta, Indonesia – The Indonesian government, through its Ministry of Finance, has officially announced the establishment of PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia, a new state-owned enterprise (SOE) specifically tasked with…

Indonesia Considers Landmark Overhaul of Foreign Property Ownership Laws, Sparking Debate Over Market Impact and Affordability

The Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively engaged in revising Government Regulation (PP) No. 41 of 1996, a foundational piece of legislation governing foreign…

Thailand to Hike Airport Fees by 50 Percent for Foreign Tourists Starting June 20, 2026

Bangkok, Thailand – May 11, 2026 – International travelers preparing to depart Thailand through the nation’s primary airports will face a significant increase in departure costs starting next month. Airports…

Indonesia Debates Landmark Property Law Revisions to Attract Foreign Investment While Safeguarding National Interests.

The Indonesian Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) embarked on a pivotal review of Government Regulation (PP) Number 41 of 1996, a move poised to significantly…

Indonesia Cracks Down on International Online Gambling Syndicate, 321 Foreign Nationals Transferred for Further Investigation

Jakarta, Indonesia – On Sunday, May 10, 2026, a significant police operation culminated in the transfer of 321 foreign nationals (WNA) to various immigration detention centers and offices across Indonesia…

Revisiting Foreign Property Ownership: Indonesia Poises for Significant Regulatory Overhaul

The Indonesian Ministry of Agr Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively refining a proposed revision to Government Regulation (PP) No. 41 of 1996 concerning foreign ownership…

IHSG Closes Strong Week with 2.35% Gain Despite Significant Foreign Outflows of Rp1.6 Trillion

The Jakarta Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) concluded the trading week ending Friday, April 17, 2026, on a positive note, posting a marginal gain of 0.17% to close at 7,634.004.…